CAPTAIN PEDRO SEALS POINTS FOR HORNETS

CHRIS Wilder joined in the collective sigh of relief around Vicarage Road after watching his Watford team enjoy fortune at both ends of the pitch in their victory over Bristol City.

- Ivan Speck

An own goal by Harry Cornick, turning in a Joao Pedro cross-shot, gave the home side an early lead, before City keeper Max O’Leary allowed a Pedro shot to squeeze through his legs.

Wilder said: “It’s a win on a Saturday afternoon. We have waited a long time for one of them.

“It was a tight game with more positives than negatives and it felt nice to get a win at home.

“We had a slice of luck when they hit a post and maybe for the first time since I’ve been here we rode our luck.

“I wanted us to get on the ball more after halftime. We were more positive in the second half against a young energetic side that made it difficult for us.”

Wilder refused to be drawn on whether Watford’s play-off hopes have been rekindled by the victory.